Animal Control Worker Career

Job Description: Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.


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Animal Control Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$48,150

Median Hourly Wage

$23.15*

Total Employed Nationally

11,600


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.